- Unidrive is aiming for something bigger than the UT2, a TechRadar favorite
- The UP6 features a 10GbE Ethernet interface and two TB4 ports to deliver speeds of up to 8Gbps.
- Believed to be the first AI portable NAS tablet (as it has a touchscreen)
Back in September 2024, we covered how the UnifyDrive UT2 portable NAS device’s RAID configurable storage made it a solid and unique option for creatives compared to stationary alternatives.
Today, the company announced the latest iteration of the product, the UP6, at CES 2025 (via GlobeNewsWire), offering storage while leveraging AI to act as a smart assistant to manage it on the go.
The UP6 offers up to 48TB of storage and supports instant file transfer and backup with one-click support for SD, TF and CFe cards.
AI capabilities of the Intel Core Ultra processor
At the heart of the UP6 is an Intel Core Ultra processor, enabling the use of AI features such as natural language search and facial recognition, in addition to handling large and encoded files.
It comes with a 10GbE Ethernet interface and two 40Gbps Thunderbolt 4 (TB4) ports, supporting speeds up to 8000MB/s; this represents a transfer of 1 TB of data in approximately two minutes.
The device features an HDR touchscreen and supports wireless hotspots for seamless collaboration in places without internet access.
UnifyDrive claims that the device’s AI models that power the NAS drive’s search function run locally on the machine.
Bin Yuan, founder of UnifyDrive, said: “The era of bulky, unattractive and slow plastic NAS hidden in network cabinets is over. The UP6 lets you take your data with you, providing unmatched portability and power for the most demanding workflows, today and tomorrow.
“The UT2 exceeded our expectations as a portable NAS solution that transforms data management for modern lifestyles,” he added.
